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I go through phases when it comes to using skincare masks. I’m either all over it and use one a couple of times a week, or I let time pass and forget about them. So if I do reach for one I’m obviously in need (or at least my skin is) and in the mask wearing mood! So I decided to grab Primark’s PS Hydrating Coconut Cream Mask that was given as a gift by a friend. Cost? Originally was 90p but on their website 80p.
Why did I decide to use this?
Life has a habit of sucking your energy, soul and skin dry. Stress, work, weather, children, ageing, not enough sleep. Add all of these together and that’s where I am right now! My skin really just needs a skincare treat. I liked the look and sound of this and hydration is definitely something on my need list. Being a massive fan of coconut oil always is a winning factor, so I thought this would be a good one to use and try out for the first time.
What is this supposed to do?
This mask is supposed to hydrate the skin. So in theory should give the skin an instant sense of relief, making it feel and look smoother.
Texture & Look
I assumed this would be cream like but a little thicker in texture but I was quite wrong. Texture wise this screamed clay based mask to me. It was thick, not loose at all. With clay masks they all have that ‘look’ and feel about them and this was the same. The only difference being this was white in colour, rather than the traditional greys/browns or black clay masks tend to come in.
Fragrance
So no surprise to read this smells like coconut. Creamed coconut, a little sweet but not sickly or strong. In fact, the strength of this is quite subtle.
Application
This should be placed on clean skin and left on for 15 minutes then washed off.
In Use
Applying this, I realised this pretty much WAS a clay mask! Easy to place onto the skin but thick. Quite thick in fact that my usual brown skin had an opaque layer of white on it which steadily over the 15 minutes begin to look and feel as if it was drying out. It felt tight towards the end although not unpleasant. You do need to wash it off, not wipe off with a cloth, which I tried and failed with! But I actually enjoyed rinsing this off because the mask sort of became like a milky face cleanser. Easy enough to remove but needed more time spent on removing the mask around my hair line, nose and jaw.
After removal, my face looked smooth but a little dull in appearance. It also felt slightly tight and dry which was the totally opposite to what I wanted. Even after putting on a face cream it didn’t feel hydrated enough for me. The morning after the night before of using this I did have a good look at my face. Again, still looked and felt smooth (although texture wise at the moment I haven’t been suffering problems). But my skin didn’t feel more hydrated than usual.
Recommended?
If you’re looking for a cream based face mask that will nourish your skin and moisturise it, I don’t think this will be for you. So those with dry skin, more mature skin and those that don’t like masks that dry will NOT like this in my opinion. But if you have oily or possibly combination skin, are a lover of clay masks and your skin loves clay masks, give it a go! This wasn’t for me, it wasn’t helpful to the current condition of my skin and failed to give me a nourishing feel on my skin.